Song in the Sky

Chapter 6: Down-time

Author's note: Not a lot of responses so far, but I hope you're all enjoying how this story is going so far.

-----

Casual bonding between sisters was occurring in the workshop this afternoon, with Cucouroux and Camieux using their Silva-taught skills to work on their own little weapons.

Cucouroux was a fan of explosives. Mostly keg barrels and blunderbuss-type explosive guns. She, to put it simply, enjoyed the big boom. She'd pack tons of miniature barrels of gunpowder under her dress, making her combat ready to help Silva on the battlefield, on the rare instance Silva allowed her to come along.

On the other hand, Camieux was a rather enigmatic warrior. While she is a coy, shy, adorable girl while wandering around, the moment she is angered she will open her dress and reveal dozens of guns underneath. Going full blitzkrieg is her battle-plan of choice, shouting her in high-pitched voice and shooting dozens of bullets in the general direction of the enemy, hoping some hit.

As Cuco perfects her keg holders and blunderbuss, Cami is near her, working on several small, compact guns with the biggest punch. The goal for them both is to become as strong as their sister, Silva. And with a new goal in mind as well, to impress Song. Perhaps one day, when Silva might be capable of besting Song, the sisters may be able to as well. Song currently remains undefeated though. 

"How much powder do you think I can fit into each shot before the gun explodes and not pushing the ball forward?" Cuco asked her sister, who stood up on her tippy-toes to see. Putting a hand on her curious mouth, she gave it some thought.

"When it overflows, take just a bit out. Keep it full! Or maybe add in some extra lil' sections to hold more capsules of powder?" Cami asked. Cuco's eyes filled with stars, and she looked very surprised.

"Cami, you're a genius! This thing is gonna be so loud and bright! This'll make capping my damage super easy! Now I just need to roll a good ring!" The mad genius exclaimed, tinkering away happily. Content with Cuco's reaction, Cami returned to the several guns within a large pile by her feet, adjusting each one as she sees fit.

Meanwhile, in the oldest sister's room, Silva and Song were laying together on the bed. Both of them were awake, but they had to talk to each other in order to build their relationship. It was a relationship whose structure was built on a 3 year rivalry. One of the first steps has to be communication.

"...So after I was inducted from my island, Anre introduced me to the rest of the Eternals, naming me Tweyen, being two. But you knew the name thing already." Song said, continuing a little story she was sharing about her past.

Silva smiled, holding Song in her right-arm's grasp as they laid up against the bed frame. 

"That's interesting. Sorry that you're kinda out-casted though." Silva wasn't the best girl for consoling, but Song both knew this and was at-least appreciative of Silva listening.

Song giggled gently.

"Even though becoming this strong has left me rather estranged from most, I don't regret a thing. I was born with this power and talent, and if I have to sacrifice un-wanted attention for it, then so be it. All I really care about is Camieux, Cucouroux, and most importantly, your attention." Song happily explained, leaning to hug Silva's chest. Silva gently laughed and hugged Song right back. 

"You being this strong just makes you a better partner for me to have. Both in training, and on my team. As the past three years have been, I'm glad I wasn't ever on your bad side." 

Song returned to her original position, relaxing in the arms of Silva.

"I had a few bad days, but seeing you helped. You're fun to fight, I won't lie. Seeing you improve each time was super cool. Your gun has definitely gotten bigger over the years." Silva appreciated the compliment. It took a lot of farming extremely arbitrary missions to get the materials to upgrade the gun.